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Did Detroit Red Wings' Powerplay Dominate St. Louis Blues' Defense?

The Detroit Red Wings continued their impressive run with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. This win improved the Red Wings' record to 7-3, while the Blues fell to 3-6-1.


Oct 28, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) controls the puck as St. Louis Blues left wing Alexandre Texier (9) defends during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

First Period


The game kicked off with both teams showing strong defensive plays, but it was Dylan Larkin who broke through for the Red Wings, scoring one of his two goals in this period. The Blue Note responded quickly with a goal from Brayden Schenn, keeping them in contention early on.


Second Period


Detroit's powerplay unit shone brightly in the second period as they capitalized on their opportunities. Alex DeBrincat added to his impressive season tally by netting a goal during a powerplay situation, assisted by Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider. The Winged Wheel's defense held firm, preventing any scoring from St. Louis during this segment.


Oct 28, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex Debrincat (93) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Third Period


In the final period, Elmer Soderblom sealed the deal for Detroit with an empty-net goal after consistent pressure throughout. Despite another effort from Brayden Schenn for St. Louis, it wasn't enough to close the gap as John Gibson's goaltending remained solid with 20 saves out of 22 shots faced.


The Detroit Red Wings vs St. Louis Blues match summary highlights how pivotal moments like these can define outcomes and shape team standings.


Oct 28, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex Debrincat (93) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when Detroit faces off against Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on October 30th at 10:30 PM EDT; available on ESPN+, FDSW and FDSDET networks.


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